Flights to Montpellier

Book flights to Montpellier for a superb city break and a beautiful beach break all in one. Montpellier in the south of France is a charming, sunny and friendly city that is earning more and more fame for its innovation, its architecture and its ongoing development – for the perfect example of just how cool this city has become, just check out its Christian Lacroix designed trams! Whether you want to stay in the city or head just a little further afield to the sparkling seas and golden sands of the Cote d’Azure, you’re guaranteed to have the perfect break in Southern France when you book flights to Montpellier with Ryanair.

Flights to Montpellier from Europe

Flights from Montpellier

Montpellier has become one of Europe’s newest holiday destinations. This is due to the combination of its proximity to the Mediterranean, its beautiful medieval city core and a vibrant nightlife.

LOCAL PRODUCTS

The south of France is known for its delicious and typical products. Whether at the seaside, in the highlands, in the countryside or in town, taste the delicious cuisine of southern France including its fish, its seafood specialties, its cheese and olives, its fruit and vegetables, dried biscuits, the petit pâté from Pézenas, not forgetting the sweets and confectionery !
Our vineyard is the biggest in Europe, and it offers quality wine to taste under the sun looking at a beautiful sunset on the mountains of the Pic St Loup.

Languedoc-Roussillon consists of numerous landscapes and magnificent sites; between peaks and valleys, lakes of height and hiking trails, summer and winter alike, the mountains of Languedoc-Roussillon invite you in a real journey in the wonderland! If you are a nature lover, you will love the view from the top of the Pic St Loup! You will also discover little typical towns, remaining truthful to all the traditions of Languedoc.

ACTIVITIES & TOURS

Walking through Montpellier's historical center is like travelling through 1,000 years in time, from 985 to the seeds of the city's future. The city of Montpellier has kept the reminders of its past intact and proudly protects the symbols of every era.
Art lover? You will enjoy passing by the Couvent des Ursuline, or see the local violin-makers workshop. Don’t want to miss a thing? The Tourism Office offers various guided tours with audio guide in your language!

Notre-dame-des-tables

The original church was destroyed during the religious wars of the 16th century, but it is still an exciting historical destination. The name comes from the tables of the currency exchange that was linked to the spice trade, originally located in front of the church.

​Address: Place Jean Jaurés

Musée Atger

The museum is located in an old Benedictine monastery, and displays works of Rubens, Tiepolo, Carracci and Fragonard, among others.

Pierre Richer de Belleval founded France’s oldest botanical garden in 1593. Today it is a charming array of tropical greenhouses, ancient trees and worn benches.

​Address: Boulevard Henri-IV

Le Mikve

The Le Mikve Jewish bathhouse draws its water from an underground well. It is one of few remaining buildings from medieval period when the city had a thriving Jewish population.

​Address: 1 rue Barralerie, 34000 Montpellier

Maguelone

Maguelone, a few miles south of Montpellier, is home to a magical lagoon landscape with beaches, sand dunes, islands, and a gigantic 17th-century cathedral.

​Address: Maguelone

Espiguette Beach (Le Grau du Roi)

A wide open beach that stands out and goes on for miles, a great place to swim and for endless walk. The shallow water makes it safe for younger swimmers. However, this popular beach can get quite busy and crowded during summer time, but well worth a visit. There are also cafés available if you are feeling hungry or thirsty.

​Address: Espiguette Beach

Musee Fabre

One of the biggest museums in France, exhibiting nearly 800 works with Flemish, Dutch, Italian, Spanish and French collections. This is a museum where you can admire works from the 16th to the 18th century from painters like Zurbaran, Reynolds, Tenier, Veronese and Monet. On display are also ceramics, sculptures and contemporary paintings.

It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the town and no wonder why, it offers 3,500 animals from nearly 300 species which fills the 24 pools. In addition it representing a variety of marine landscapes and provides unique storm and hurricane simulators.

The park is home to 750 animals and 145 species in an 80-hectare area. It is classed as a”Free Animal Reserve and Refuge". It is located in the North of Montpellier with beautiful vegetation. This is a great attraction for the whole family. However it is a big park so put your comfortable shoes on.

This Roman Catholic cathedral is a national monument of France and was originally a church founded in 1364. It became a cathedral in 1536. This stunning building offers beautiful stained glass, wonderful old religious paintings and it has an attached garden. This is an attraction well worth a visit.

Place de la Comedie is a stunning square with a great buzz and is a must-see attraction. This is a place where you can grab a cup of coffee whilst absorbing the beauty of the grand old buildings and watching the world go by. There are plenty of restaurants and bars too. It is also here you will find the Opera House.

​Address: Place de la Comedie

Musee - Parc des Dinosaures

This is a great park for the whole family and not only it offers lots of real size dinosaurs but also provides great information about them. Here you will meet the Brachiosaurus, one of the largest dinosaurs, some 25 meter long and weighing 50 tons!

Château de la Mogère is designed in the 18th century and renovated in the 19th century. Inside you will find a library with more than 2000 books, there are also paintings, furniture and family portraits. Here you will find a French garden from the 17th century where you can enjoy beautiful plants.

You will find this attraction in the heart of Odysseum and it is dedicated to astronomy. It offers various entertaining and scientific activities for everyone. The main activity is the IMAX theatre, showing the amazing space.

This is a paradise for children between 1-12 years old, a place where they can have lots of fun at the largest indoor park in France. Here the children can enjoy lots of activities like swimming in the ball pool, going down the slides, jumping on the trampolines and so much more.

The cuisine of the Languedoc region has much in common with Mediterranean cooking, including sumptuous ingredients from the best that land and sea have to offer. In Montpellier, the ties to Catalonia on the other side of the Spanish border are apparent in the size of the portions served. The city has the full range of dining options from luxury restaurants to rustic neighbourhood eateries.

Le Jardin Des Sens

Twin brothers, and chefs, Jacques and Laurent Pourcel joined up with Olivier Château to open gourmet restaurant Le Jardins des Sens in an old building in northern Montpellier in 1988. Ten years later, it was awarded three stars in the Michelin Guide. Since then, Le Jardins des Sens has maintained its status as the premier restaurant in Languedoc.

After the success of Le Jardins de Sens, the owners went on to establish restaurants in several other French cities, and in London. Many of them are called La Compagnie de Comptoirs, decorated in the French colonial style, and serve French Mediterranean fare. The La Compagnie de Comptoirs in Montpellier is sometimes described as the cheaper companion of Le Jardin de Sens, that is somewhat misleading considering its first-rate interiors, food, and prices.

The city’s gourmet crowd also frequents the slightly less expensive La Maison de la Lozère on rue Aiguillerie. The rustic cooking has its roots in the Lozère area, an upland and scarcely populated part of Languedoc. The sampling menu is recommended for those with a good appetite.

This intimate Old Town neighbourhood restaurant is popular with couples, and anyone who likes large portions of beef, lamb or pork. The chargrilled dishes, in particular, stand out from the rest. Very good value for money. Make reservations for weekend visits.

Playfood is a small and intimate restaurant that serves French, vegetarian and fusion food. The concept is that you can choose from a wide variety of pre-cooked meals which is served in small glasses; this means that you can try lots of different dishes. Playfood offers a different food experience where you can enjoy the inventive combination of flavours and textures.

It opened its doors in 1980 and is a cosy restaurant where you can eat pizza and homemade pasta - a true Italian restaurant. The friendly restaurant team serves food with tasty flavours and all made with fresh ingredients.

Burger'N'Co is American-inspired restaurant and is a great place to visit if you like juicy burgers. Sit down on one of the benches inside the restaurant and listen to the great classic rock'n'roll music which is played in the background. To get that amazing taste, all burgers are prepared with fresh ingredients and with love.

La Coquille is a charming French restaurant located in the old part of the town on a romantic square, not far from the cathedral. Usually packed with locals which is a good sign. If the weather permits why not enjoy your food on the outside terrace with a small flower garden.

Enjoy Africa's culinary world at this small restaurant. Le Maquis is located only two minutes from the station. With your exotic food try African beer or wine. On the menu you will definitely find something exciting to eat.

Nestled in the city of Montpellier, in the district of Arches, this French restaurant offers gourmet food in a sophisticated but yet a warm atmosphere. The decor is modern with dark brown and white colours. The food is well presented and you will definitely eat with your eyes.

The restaurant Le Gargantua is located in the heart of the historic centre of Montpellier and invites you to a gourmet getaway in an elegant setting. Here you can savour traditional French cuisine with high quality that will satisfy every palate.

This French restaurant serves inventive and well-portioned dishes in a warm and romantic setting, a restaurant where you can enjoy well-prepared traditional cuisine. There is also a good selection of fine wines.

Sicilia Beach is a family run restaurant, a hidden gem in Montpellier. On the menu you will find excellent Italian food and if you are very hungry, you have come to the right place, the portions are extremely generous. All the food and wine is reasonably priced.

Montpellier’s large student population sets the tone of its nightlife. The warm evenings and relaxed atmosphere make Montpellier one of France’s nicest night time cities. Many of the bars and clubs are located around Place Jean Jaurés in the Old Town.

La Pleine Lune

La Pleine Lune is a bar which is popular with artists and intellectuals. Live bands play here from time to time, albeit with the volume turned down very low.

This nightclub continues to grow in reputation and image. Heat Club attracts a large crowd and famous Dj´s are playing music like hip-hop, r'n'b, electro and house. Every Thursday the club hosts "a single lady evening" which means free admission for all the ladies.

Rue de la Loge is the main shopping strip in Montpellier. The street starts at Place de la Comédie and is also a good starting point for visits to the Old Town. There are many interior design, fashion and souvenir shops in the Old Town. Visit Zapa (on 18, rue Foch) for their women’s fashions designed in-house, and go for the handmade notebooks at Trait (on 24, rue de l’Aiguillerie).
Bookshops line Rue de l’Universit – the one aptly named Bookshop has the largest selection of literature in English (located on 6, Rue de l’Université). Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill, designed the post-modern Polygone galleria just east of Place de la Comédie. It has three floors full of everything from designer fashions to a deli. Halles Laissac and Halles Castellane are two good covered food markets next to each other on rue Anatole France by Place Jean Jaurés.

Shopping Montpellier

A unique example in Europe of well-controlled city development, Montpellier is nonetheless rich with 1,000 years of history. People who cherish old stones and a historical ambiance love strolling through downtown Montpellier’s medieval streets, surrounded by historical monuments and antique shops and boutiques.
Sure to give that far-from-home feeling!